Pan African Youth Leadership Manual ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We express our gratitude to the experts, organizations, networks, and partners whose invaluable contributions ensured the development of the Pan-African Youth Leadership Manual to the highest standard. We also extend our deep appreciation to the following individuals and partners who played a critical role in the development, review and validation of the Manual. Ms Rutendo Kambarami, Expert Mr Kudakwashe Bandama, Expert Mr Emmy Otim, Expert Mr Yohannes Yadagne, Expert Ms Karishma Rajoo, Programme Manager, ACCORD Ms Rumbidzaishe Mupfiga, ACCORD Mr Wandile Langa, ACCORD Mr Immins Naudé, Graphic Designer, ACCORD Ms Paidamwoyo Mudzimuirema, Communications Officer, ACCORD Special recognition and appreciation go to the following individuals for their dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions across all stages of the process, including revision, development, drafting, coordination of consultations, fundraising, validation, and editorial work, leading to the successful finalization of this important Manual. Ms Patience Chiradza, Director of the Governance and Conflict Prevention Directorate Amb. Salah Hammad, Head, AGA-APSA Secretariat, PAPS, AUC Ms Makda Mikre Tessema, Senior Democracy and Governance Expert, PAPS, AUC Ms Hagar Azzooz, Project Officer, AGA-APSA Secretariat, PAPS, AUC Ms Mahlet Mulugeta, Junior Officer, AGA-APSA Secretariat, PAPS, AUC Ms Bezawit Solomon, AGA-APSA Secretariat, PAPS, AUC Mr Arthur Mukuri, AGA-APSA Secretariat, PAPS, AUC Table of Contents 4   Foreword 6   Preface 8   Vote of T hanks 10  Introduction 11  Opportunity 11  Objectives 12 The Pan-African Youth Leadership Manual: An AGA-APSA Contribution to Agenda 2063 13   About the manual 14  Context: Continental normative and policy frameworks 16   Section A – Future Leaders: Advocate, Negotiate, Include 16   Module 1: Youth led policy advocacy 23   Module 2: Dispute Resolution and Negotiation 32   Module 3: Inclusive Leadership Models 39   Section B – Youth in Action: Lead and Resolve 39   Module 4: Digital Leadership Skills 46   Module 5: Design Thinking and solution building 53   Module 6: Emotional Intelligence 57   Ref/Source list See more at: